News Staff Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday that the state is opening up coronavirus vaccinations to all residents ages 16 and over. It begins now, so anyone 16 years of age and over can register for a vaccine. Priority will still be given to those 65 and older. Justice also announced that all fairs and festivals and … Read more
Logan County deputies said a man who became belligerent and threatened emergency room staff members at Logan Regional Medical Center faces multiple charges. Austin Murphy was taken into custody after an incident Sunday at the hospital, according to a news release from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. Hospital security detained Murphy and he was combative … Read more
Kanawha and Charleston officials are opening a call center this week to take coronavirus vaccination appointments for an upcoming clinic for anyone over the age of 16. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department’s announcement followed Gov. Jim Justice’s announcement about vaccination eligibility. A vaccination clinic will be held 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at … Read more
A new judge is being sworn into office today. Maryclaire Akers will be sworn in as a circuit judge in Kanawha County today at 3 p.m. and the state Supreme Court said in a news release that the oath of office will be livestreamed on the Kanawha County Commission Facebook page. Gov. Jim Justice appointed … Read more
West Virginians who need help paying a home heating bill and meets the requirement can apply for assistance under a state program. Applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program are being accepted now through April 30 or until funds are exhausted, according to a news release from the state Department of Health and … Read more
A 9mm handgun along with a gun magazine loaded with 15 bullets was found Sunday among a man’s carry-on items at the security checkpoint at Yeager Airport. It’s the first gun found at Yeager this year, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The man from Florida was stopped by TSA officers and Yeager Airport Police … Read more
WVU’s rally wasn’t enough to beat Syracuse. The Mountaineers lost to the Orange 75-to-72. WVU ends the season with a 19-and-8 record. Syracuse will advance to the Sweet-16 against Houston.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a body spotted in the water near a coal slurry impoundment of Hobet property. Rescuers used a drone in the search and found a mannequin in the water.
There are almost 350 new cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, and over five-thousand active cases. Six more people have died. Hardy County is the only county in red on the COVID-19 alert map. Eight counties are orange.
Chairman of the House Government Organization Committee, Brandon Steele, has tested positive for COIVD-19. He tested positive on Saturday after feeling unusually fatigued, and thought his allergies were flaring up. It’s the second time he has COVID.